Abstract
This paper focuses on the representation of a proper fraction a/b by a decimal number base n where n is any integer greater than 1. The scope is narrowed to look at only fractions where a, b are positive integers with a < b and b not equal to 0 nor equal to 1. Some relationships were found between b and n , which determine whether the representation will become either finite decimal, pure recurring decimal or mixed decimal base n . Three theorems have been proven to indicate the deciding factors and the relationships. In addition, the length of the finite decimal numbers base n was further explored.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 601-605 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Sept 2005 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Mathematics (miscellaneous)
- Education
- Applied Mathematics